Independent Age: 47 Director Since: 2023 Committees: Investment & Finance Qualifications Dr. Samuel's extensive experience in public education and educational policy development provides the Board with valuable insight into the Company's niche market and the challenges and opportunities within that market. Background Dr. Samuel is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CASEL, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to making evidence-based social and emotional learning an essential part of education for all students, a position she has held since January 2022. Prior to joining CASEL, she served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Local, State and National Engagement at the U.S. Department of Education, a position she held from February 2021 to December 2021. Prior to her role in the Department of Education, she was with NWEA, a research-based not-for-profit that creates academic assessments, including service as Executive Vice President of Government Affairs & Partnerships and Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, from January 2019 to February 2021. She served as Director of Education at the National Governors Association from November 2015 to December 2018. She currently serves as a Senior Fellow at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, a research center to drive innovation in early childhood education practice and policy. (1) Dr. Samuel has advised the Company that she will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of CASEL effective March 27, 2026. Education Dr. Samuel holds an undergraduate degree from Tuskegee University, a master's degree from University of South Florida, and a specialist and doctorate degree from NOVA Southeastern.